Good Charlotte [ tickets ] has staked out an early 2007 release for its fourth album, and will give fans an earful of the new material during a pre-release tour this fall.

The group--which features brothers Joel Madden (vocals) and Benji Madden (guitar)--is currently working on the as-yet-untitled disc with producer Don Gilmore, who also helmed the band's self-titled debut.

"I kind of feel like it's our first record," Benji Madden said in a statement, "and anytime you have the opportunity to make a first impression you really want to look your best and leave people with a good feeling."

Joel Madden added that the group is taking its time on the new disc, which follows 2004's platinum-selling "Chronicles of Life and Death."

"We don't really feel the need to rush," he said. "We just want it to be right and as time has gone on and things have developed, we feel the need to spend more time to make it exactly the way we want it. We won't let our fans down."

The singer went on to say that the experience he and his brother have had moonlighting as DJs at high-profile events and parties in recent years is having an impact on their band's new tunes.

"I think we're both really getting into watching people move to music," he said. "As a result, this record is a lot dancier than anything we've ever done." He added that the new disc is "influenced by the pop sensibility of really melodic bands, like Oasis and The Police. I think like we've become comfortable with the melodic side of our music, and on this album we fully embrace it."

The Madden brothers--along with guitarist Billy Martin and bassist Paul Thomas--will take a break from the studio to mount a fall tour on the club circuit.

"We want it to be really fan-driven and special for the kids who've been waiting to see us," Joel Madden said. "We haven't played any small places in a long time and want it to be really intimate so we can get face-to-face with our fans."

Dates and venues for the fall outing have not yet been announced.